The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: horsemadmummy on March 11, 2011, 04:54:01 pm
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i have just brought home 5 in lamb ewes and put them in the barn on a bed of wheat straw (I couldn't get barley) I thought I would just leave them quietly after the jouney while I sorted out water and getting hay ring in. When I came back they were eating their bed!!!
Is this normal and will it cause a problem?
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Very normal....obviously tastes good! Will not cause any probs!
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thanks just panicing!!!
They are lovely - thanks for putting me in touch with them. Bed was clean obviously. Had my first taste of being a real shepherd having to unlaod them 1 by 1 as they were eyeing up the 4 acres which are ungrazed!!!! Shall I put hayleage in tonight or just leave them be they have had a very busy day?! and I think they have more than enough straw to be going on with. I thought I would start with the routine from tomorrow ie feeding etc hopefully they will feel more calm. Will post pics asap.
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yes we all like to see your photos of your new arrivals :wave:
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here are our new girls
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and another